Needle Phobia in Healthcare: How VR Helps Patients Face their Fears

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Needle phobia, also known as trypanophobia, is a medically recognised condition that affects up to 10% of the population. For many, the fear of injections and needles leads to missed vaccinations, blood tests, delayed treatments, and increased anxiety during doctor visits. Symptoms can include dizziness, nausea, panic attacks, and even fainting, making routine procedures a […]

Overcoming Dental Anxiety: How VR Can Transform the Patient Experience

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Dental anxiety is a widespread issue that affects millions of people globally, often leading to delayed treatments and worsening oral health. This psychological condition is marked by intense fear or stress before or during dental visits, with symptoms ranging from sweating and a racing heart to nausea and complete avoidance of care. Common causes include […]

What makes Mindergy stand out?

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Unlike most consumer VR systems, Mindergy does not use 360-degree video. Our immersive environments are built in-house by our skilled designers and developers. This gives us full control over the experience and lets us implement user feedback quickly. The result? A more responsive, polished, and meaningful product tailored to the needs of both patients and […]

Made for healthcare setting: Built-in flexibility and control

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Mindergy is designed specifically for clinical and healthcare environments. Our experiences can be used both lying down and sitting up, making them ideal for everything from hospital beds to dental chairs. The experiences are fully passive, meaning patients can lie completely still allowing healthcare workers to carry out their work undisturbed. Mindergy also includes an […]

“A tool that helps patients stay calm and still” – A dentists testimonial

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“VR glasögonen är ett hjälpmedel för oss inom tandvården att erbjuda patienter lugn och ro under sina tandbesök. Jag tycker det lämpar sig extra bra under längre behandlingar med flera moment eftersom man annars kanske behöver dela upp behandlingen över flera besök. Dessutom är det mycket lättare för mig att genomföra behandlingen när patienten känner […]

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